Free expression spotlight
4 February 2010
Iran
Iranian authorities are carrying out a lethal campaign to silence independent journalists and critics, report the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) and Reporters Without Borders (RSF). Two Iranian netizens and human rights activists are possibly facing the death penalty. RSF has accused the Iranian regime of crimes against humanity.
From the Communiqué
4 February 2010
Sri Lanka

Arrests and intimidation of Sri Lankan journalists continue in a post-election crackdown, especially on critics who sided with the opposition, report the Free Media Movement (FMM) and other IFEX members. Authorities have detained and questioned many journalists, blocked websites and expelled a foreign journalist, fostering a climate of fear.
3 February 2010
China

The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) has released a new report that highlights the arbitrary manner in which Chinese authorities forbid reporting on numerous issues, manipulating the flow of information. The Chinese media are routinely pummelled with restrictions, leaving very little room for independent news gathering.
Campaigns and Advocacy
29 January 2010
Joint action - Turkmenistan/France
The Turkmen president's visit is a key opportunity to urge improvements on human rights, said Human Rights Watch, RSF and other human rights organisations.
29 January 2010
Joint action - Honduras
Five IFEX members and two other organisations have released a report on the state of press freedom since the 28 June 2009 coup d'état.
18 January 2010
Take action! - China
Access Now is seeking worldwide support for its petition to help "Google Stay Strong." Google announced on 12 January that it will be withdrawing from China unless it is able to operate in an unrestricted cyber environment. But there is pressure on Google to back down.
2 December 2009
Take action! - Philippines

IFJ calls for support in condemning the massacre of at least 30 journalists in Mindanao Province, southern Philippines.
18 November 2009
Take action! - Tunisia

The Observatoire pour la liberté de presse, d'édition et de création (OLPEC) is requesting your help - post this banner on your website calling for the release of jailed Tunisian journalist Taoufik Ben Brik. He was sentenced to six months in prison on 26 November. Ben Brik was arrested in October following publication of critical articles on the recent re-election of President Ben Ali. Members of the Tunisia Monitoring Group (TMG) remain concerned about the health of Ben Brik who suffers from a chronic ailment.
8 February 2010
China
IFJ Asia-Pacific's monthly Press Freedom in China Campaign e-bulletin.
5 February 2010
International
The campaign - Because Writers Speak Their Minds - marks 50 years of defending freedom of expression around the world.
4 February 2010
Iran
In a meeting at the European Parliament, IFJ and other groups called for the release of jailed journalists, writers, trades unionists and dissidents.